Chapter 67: The Gathering

  "No one is perfect at work from the start, it's all learned through trial and error," Director Gu said with a wave of his hand, interrupting Cao Jun's words. "Xiao Cao, both I and Director Lin have high hopes for you, do your job well, serve Director Lin properly, if there's anything you don't understand, come ask me."

  Xiao Cao is at least a vocational school graduate. At this age, the value of a vocational school graduate may even be higher than that of an undergraduate in later generations. In terms of intelligence quotient, there will be no problem. After several years of training, although Xiao Cao cannot be said to be sophisticated in human relationships, he knows what to say and when to say it, not to mention what he thinks in his heart. Now, Director Gu's words of advice, Xiao Cao listened with a grateful expression on his face, nodding heavily and saying, "Yes, thank you, Director Gu, for your care. If there is anything wrong with my work in the future, please feel free to criticize me."

  Director Gu was relieved, but since Little Cao is now Lin Hongfei's secretary, criticism cannot be mentioned, otherwise wouldn't it be thought that he intentionally made things difficult for Director Lin? This mistake Director Gu would not make. Lying in bed, Director Gu couldn't conveniently pat Little Cao on the shoulder, so instead patted Cao Jun's arm, "Can't say criticism, having become Director Lin's secretary, from now on you're also a leader, this can't be mentioned."

  Everyone looked at it with increasing envy, Director Gu was clearly going to pass on his skills to Little Cao personally, and Little Cao didn't know what kind of luck he had encountered, but was actually favored by Director Gu, really... Is it true that the saying "a dog that bites doesn't bark" has come true?

  Those who reacted quickly were immediately aware that Director Gu was not only teaching Xiao Cao how to do things, but also reminding himself and others that from now on, Xiao Cao would be the official leadership secretary. They couldn't treat Xiao Cao as casually as they used to, or it would be a very taboo thing. Those who thought they had a good relationship with Xiao Cao in the past were already thinking about whether they could use their connection with Xiao Cao to get themselves transferred to the procurement and sales department after Xiao Cao became established at Director Lin's side.

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  "You little guy, you've really made it! You just graduated and became the head of the department!" Liu Kun laughed and patted Lin Hongfei's shoulder, saying with a tinge of envy in his smile.

  When Liu Kun first started working, he was promoted step by step from a basic clerk. Lin Hongfei, on the other hand, directly became a deputy director from being a student. If Liu Kun didn't feel a bit resentful about this, it would be basically impossible. After all, Liu Kun used to be the leader of the military district and the "big brother" back in the day. Now his younger brother is doing better than him, how could Liu Kun not feel a bit resentful?

  "What a department head, I'm not comparable to you as a department head," Lin Hongfei smiled, without a hint of pride on his face. "With such a heavy burden weighing down, I'm really worried and fearful in my heart. It may look good now, but if we let our leaders down, it's a fatal mistake...". Saying this, Lin Hongfei shook his head with a bitter smile, "This big factory is under tremendous pressure."

  Lin Hongfei's attitude made Liu Kun feel much better, but isn't it true that a young punk who hasn't even graduated yet has climbed to such a high position, and shouldn't he be feeling anxious?

  "Ah, you, you," Liu Kun said with a smile, shaking his head. "You little scamp, you're not honest."

  "Yeah, Hongfei, now that you're a leader, don't learn to be like those leaders in the local government, all oily and sly," An Lele had the best relationship with Lin Hongfei, so naturally she spoke very casually. "I'm telling you ahead of time, when I graduate next year, who knows, maybe I'll come to work under you and rely on you for food."

  "It's settled, as long as I'm still sitting here when the time comes, there won't be a problem. With me taking care of food, my brother can't go hungry." Lin Hongfei readily agreed, but in his heart, he thought it was almost impossible for his father to get him into a state-owned enterprise with his connections in the military district and Beiguan City. Lin Hongfei felt that An Baoshan would definitely try every means to get his precious son into a government department, an iron rice bowl, where he could be safe and sound no matter what."

  "Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Today's gathering is to celebrate our brother Hongfei, come on, brothers, raise your glasses, we'll drink this cup." Liu Kun had a sense of being the big brother, seeing that they had already chatted for a while, he picked up his glass and said.

  "Alright, let's do it!" The brothers responded in unison, raising their glasses and downing the beer in one gulp. Even Dongfang Xiaoling, the only girl among them, didn't hold back, finishing her beer with a single swig.

  Tonight's dinner party was a small gathering organized by Liu Kun, and all the participants were the children of leaders in Beiguan City. There was Liu Kun, the son of the commander of the municipal military division; Dongfang Xiaoling, the daughter of Secretary Dongfang of the Municipal Party Committee; Luo Liang, the son of the director of the Logistics Department of the Military Division; Pei Wei, the son of Pei Guangrong; An Lele, who looked more "stout" after not being seen for a few days; and Lin Hongfei. In total, there were only six people.

  It's a coincidence that in this small group gathering, only Dongfang Xiaoling is the child of a non-military leader, while the others are all children of military personnel from the Beijun City Military District. They are all companions or classmates who grew up with Lin Hongfei and have an extremely close relationship.

  "Hongfei, now that we've had a few drinks and some dishes, do you have anything you need help with?" Liu Kun asked with concern. "If there's something we can help you with, just say it straight out. To be honest, the purpose of tonight's gathering is not only to celebrate your promotion, but also because everyone knows it's not easy for you in this position. If there's anything we can lend a hand with, we'll do our best."

  "Yes, Hongfei brother, we all know the situation of the motorcycle manufacturing plant in our city. We all know you must be having a tough time. If there's anything we can help with, just say it directly, don't be polite." Pei Wei said closely after, with a face full of concern.

  If Lin Hongfei hadn't already known what kind of person Pei Wei was, he might have been deceived by this guy. But now Lin Hongfei naturally understood that Pei Wei's behavior was actually for show, and in terms of ability, among the people present, Pei Wei's father had the worst abilities. What could he do to help himself? This speech was just to leave a good impression on everyone.

  Lin Hongfei was no longer the hot-tempered kid he used to be, and upon hearing this, he just smiled appropriately, "Alright, I've taken note of your brotherly affection, when I need something from you in the future, don't say you don't know me as a brother."